Brake Lines
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Burning Brakes
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Brake Lines
In looking to upgrade my stock name lines to stainless steel braided lines. What is the best source for these lines? I'm assuming I should be able to get a set for around $100 for all 4.
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I have heard (haven't used them myself) that these guys are very good:
http://www.classictube.com
My understanding is that they can supply both regular and stainless steel brake lines.
http://www.classictube.com
My understanding is that they can supply both regular and stainless steel brake lines.
Last edited by Cliff Harris; Nov 24, 2014 at 01:57 AM.
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not sure what year C4 you have, but I've put several sets of goodridge G-stop, S/S brake lines, on my 85, and previously on a 90 I used to own. perfect fit and no issues. they been on my 85 since 2006. bought them on-line for just over $100.
Last edited by Joe C; Nov 23, 2014 at 07:09 AM.
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I have Earl's stainless lines on my '87 right now and there is enough slack on them when the car is raised that I Can grab the center of the line and move them sideways a good inch. They appear to be much better made than the Russell stuff.
When I did a C5 front brake upgrade, I didn't change the front hoses. The block fitting at the caliper worked fine. and I still had some slack to the front lines. These lines have lasted for a good 7 years now with the car primarily being used for autocross and track days.
Goodridge is another good stainless hose. For prices, figure on $125 to $140 or so. IMHO, there's a reason why Russell lines are cheaper....
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I have this set. It's for 84-87. http://www.cssbinc.com/1984-87corvet...kehoseset.aspx
They also have 88-93 sets.
They also have 88-93 sets.
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Yup, they fit without issue, they're just longer by a decent amount. Can't say for sure that the aftermarket C4 lines aren't the same length, but these lines were certainly longer than my stock rubber lines. A spiral of the line takes up the extra slack without issue.
